George Balanchine

7th Jubilee of Dance

Abstract Art

With Houston Ballet's gorgeous Jewels, no plot is no problem.

Houston Ballet: Jewels

Diamonds and rubies and emeralds, oh my!

Houston Ballet:: Three for the Ages

This HB program features some of the best dance of the last 75 years

Pecos

The Houston Ballet says "Giddy up, cowboy!" in a mixed repertory program

American at Heart

Choreographer Christopher Bruce sets a story to Hush

Houston Ballet: Classically Contemporary

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"Face" Value

The Menil presents a treasure trove of portraits.

Jubilee of Dance

They can’t take ballet away from me

Houston Ballet's Mixed Rep Program is a Delight

Classic, Modern and Wonderful

Classically Modern

Houston Ballet showcases four dances for boys, girls and combinations of both

It's All Good at Gershwin Glam

Three-Course Feast from the Houston Ballet

Gershwin Glam

The Houston Ballet pays homage to Ira’s little brother

A Step Beyond

This rep program only looks Simple

Wonderful World

This rep program only looks Simple

Capsule Reviews

Our critics weigh in on local theater

The Joy of Cooking

Las Nuevas Tamaleras is a corny kitchen comedy

Capsule Reviews

Our critics weigh in on local theater

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Our critics weigh in on local theater

Men in Tights

Houston Ballet buckles under the weight of Balanchine

A Nut for Nostalgia

Houston Ballet's Nutcracker has nothing new to say, but it's fun anyway

Forever On His Toes

Ben Stevenson has built Houston Ballet into one of the biggest companies in the country. So why does his job often seem in jeopardy?

Night & Day

March 4 - 10, 1999

Night & Day

October 15 - 21, 1998

Night & Day

August 20 - 26, 1998

Night & Day

May 21 - 27, 1998

A Partial Eclipse

May 21 - 27, 1998

Press Picks

May 21 - 27, 1998

Final Curtain

Don Quixote returns, as Rachel Beard says good-bye

Something Different

The Houston Ballet ventures deep into Balanchine territory

Soles on Ice

For 20 years, prima ballerina Janie Parker's feet have been harnessed to the Houston Ballet. In one more month, she plans to set them free.

Press Picks

For 20 years, prima ballerina Janie Parker's feet have been harnessed to the Houston Ballet. In one more month, she plans to set them free.

Mixed Results

For 20 years, prima ballerina Janie Parker's feet have been harnessed to the Houston Ballet. In one more month, she plans to set them free.

Press Picks

For 20 years, prima ballerina Janie Parker's feet have been harnessed to the Houston Ballet. In one more month, she plans to set them free.

Possible Dream

For 20 years, prima ballerina Janie Parker's feet have been harnessed to the Houston Ballet. In one more month, she plans to set them free.

Hard Times at the Ballet

When the dancers of the Houston Ballet learned their artistic director, Ben Stevenson, had been forced into a medical leave, they had to wonder: were there problems ahead?